I'm sharing 30 of my favorite easy, fuss-free vegetarian recipes that combine flavor, pantry staples and seasonal vegetables into nourishing meals!

Readers tell me again and again that getting a balanced plant-based dinner on the table that makes everyone happy is one of their biggest struggles.
My recipes are made with that in mind. Making the switch to vegetarian and vegan meals doesn't mean you have to spend more time in the kitchen or sacrifice your favorite comfort foods.
What you'll find here
- 30 minute meals
- One pot pastas
- Vegetarian casseroles
- Kid-friendly recipes
Whether you are looking to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet or just want to get dinner on the table quickly, you are sure to find a recipe to make in this roundup.
Let me show you a few of the best, most mouth-watering plant-based weeknight dinners!
30 Easy Vegetarian Dinners
This roundup features a variety of one pot pastas, bakes, and all-around delicious plant-based meals.
Tempeh Teriyaki Stir Fry
Tempeh, fresh veggies, and noodles are combined with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce in this delicious 30 minute vegetarian stir fry! This is a great weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
One Pot Red Curry Noodle Bowls
Bursting with flavor and made in just one pot in 30 minutes, these red curry noodle bowls are made for weeknight meals!
Pesto Bowls with Roasted Potatoes and Summer Squash
These potato and veggie bowls are made on one sheet pan and flavored with Cajun seasoning and homemade pesto!
Peanut Sauce Chickpea and Broccoli Bowls
Creamy peanut sauce is combined with chickpeas, black pepper broccoli and rice for a healthy and flavorful meal that takes under 30 minutes to make!
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes are a delicious & nutritious twist on an old comfort food classic.
Quinoa Bowls with Herbed Chickpeas
These Mediterranean inspired quinoa bowls are loaded up with flavorful ingredients like herbed chickpeas and tzatziki sauce.
Vegetarian Baked Tacos
Vegetarian baked tacos are soft in the center, crispy on the edges and made using pantry staples like canned black beans and refried beans. This weeknight vegetarian meal is ready in under 30 minutes!
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
These vegetarian sweet potato burgers are nutritious, flavorful and easy to make. You can even freeze a batch for quick weeknight meals!
Vegan Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Loaded with a vegan taco-seasoned lentil filling, these stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy to customize twist on taco night!
Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes
This vegan red lentil curry is made in the Instant Pot with sweet potatoes, spinach and coconut milk.
15 Minute Vegan Fried Rice
This fried rice is ready in only 15 minutes using healthy and versatile ingredients!
Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
This recipe is made in the Instant Pot using pantry staples like coconut milk and canned tomatoes. Gluten-free, vegan and filling!
Vegetarian Bolognese with Tempeh
This spaghetti bolognese is made with finely diced tempeh, mushrooms and fresh (or dry) herbs.
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy peanut noodles are packed with savory flavor and the perfect level of heat, and they're ready in just 15 minutes! This recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, vegan, and easy to make gluten-free.
Vegan Tempeh Hash
Vegan tempeh hash made with seasoned potatoes and tempeh. Made in one skillet and perfect for breakfast or as meal prep.
Vegan Tempeh "BLT" Sandwich
This one-skillet vegan tempeh hash is the perfect dish for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.
Vegetarian Lentil Tacos
These vegetarian lentil tacos are perfect for quick weeknight meals! All you need is taco seasoning, cooked lentils and tomato sauce.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
These vegetarian enchiladas are made with a bold roasted sweet potato and black bean filling, green enchilada sauce, and flour tortillas. This recipe is perfect for weeknight meals and can easily be doubled, frozen, and made vegan!
Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
This vegetarian enchilada casserole is loaded with a savory tofu and black bean filling. Ready in under and hour using nutritious ingredients and pantry staples.
Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice
This healthy instant pot recipe is made with brown rice, dry black beans and taco seasonings in under an hour.
Vegetarian Meatball Subs
These vegetarian meatball subs can easily be made with homemade or storebought meatless meatballs. Great for quick family dinners or for a party!
Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese Bake
Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s also perfect for meal prep! A cashew-based vegan cheese sauce is mixed with pasta, broccoli and chickpeas to make this casserole nutrient-packed and filling.
Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
These bell peppers are stuffed with a flavorful vegetarian quinoa filling and are perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep! They're easy to customize and can even be frozen.
Roasted Vegetable Gyros with Pesto Aioli
Summer veggies are the star of these roasted vegetable gyros. Complete with pesto aioli and a sprinkle of feta for a satisfying summer meal.
Easy BBQ Tofu Sandwich
Marinated BBQ tofu is pan-fried and paired with creamy tahini coleslaw in this flavorful vegan sandwich.
Hummus Pasta with Lemon and Arugula
Hummus pasta is so creamy, flavorful and takes 15 minutes to make, making it perfect for last minute meals.
One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac
Chili mac is a classic vegetarian comfort food recipe that’s made in one pot in just 30 minutes. This recipe is great for last-minute dinners or to share on game day!
Vegetarian Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak with Caramelized Onions
This “cheesesteak” is made in just over 30 minutes using with sauteed mushrooms and peppers and topped with caramelized onions.
One-Pot Vegetarian Spaghetti
This one-pot vegetarian spaghetti is made with marinara sauce and Impossible meat for a meaty and satisfying 30-minute meal! This recipe is vegan and super easy to customize.
Vegan Lentil Bowls with Lemon Tahini Dressing
These lentil bowls are paired with roasted potatoes, arugula, and tahini dressing for a simple but satisfying lunch that requires just 10 minutes of active time to make!
Genia Linen
Like many other beans, black beans are an excellent supply of protein.
Marlene
I am very interested in increasing the amount of plant based meals in my household. Some members of my family need to eat low FODMAP foods. Could you please include more recipes to cater for low FODMAP diets.
Thank you,
Cassidy Reeser
Hi Marlene! I wouldn't consider myself an expert in the FODMAP diet but will definitely look into making some FODMAP friendly recipes for the blog. Have you seen https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/ ? This blog has a lot of FODMAP friendly plant-based recipes. I bet it would be a great resource.
Marlene
Thank you, Cassidy.